Dredge Operator

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

4C Resources LLC is looking for a skilled Dredge Operator to join our team in Memphis, TN. This is an exciting opportunity to operate heavy equipment in dynamic aquatic and marine environments while playing a critical role in our excavation and dredging operations. If you thrive in hands-on, outdoor work and are passionate about operating complex machinery, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Run the dredge in a disciplined, parallel cut pattern tracked against the depth gauge.
• Hold solids concentration by managing advance rate, cut depth, cutterhead angle, and downforce.
• Select and change cutterbars based on material, and choose cable or prop drive to fit the job.
• Operate by radio remote from shore when H2S, atmosphere, or material conditions require it.
• Lay, connect, and maintain discharge pipeline and set booster pumps as needed.
• Recognize velocity loss before a line plugs, and clear plugs safely when they happen.
• Coordinate feed rate with dewatering equipment (geotextile bags, dewatering boxes, shakers, centrifuges).
• Rig in and rig out: transport, launch, retrieve, assemble, and anchor the dredge and support equipment.
• Assess each basin before starting, including depth, material, debris, obstructions, and bank stability.
• Perform daily maintenance and field troubleshooting on hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Keep accurate daily logs of hours, volume moved, depth achieved, downtime, fuel, and maintenance.
• Follow water safety, atmospheric monitoring, and regulated-material disposal requirements without exception.

Requirements:

• 2+ years operating a hydraulic dredge in industrial, environmental, municipal, mining, or marine work. Auger dredge experience is preferred, and cutterhead experience will be considered.
• Strong mechanical aptitude. You'll often be alone with this machine and need to keep it running.
• Working knowledge of pumps and pipelines, including head, friction loss, velocity, and why lines plug.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record. A CDL with tanker endorsement is a strong plus.
• Ability to pass background and drug screening and obtain customer site access credentials.
• Physically able to handle hose and pipe, work on floating equipment, and work full shifts outdoors in West Texas weather.
• Willingness to travel and work extended days, nights, and weekends during active projects.

Strongly Preferred

• Mud Cat or other auger dredge experience
• Experience with oilfield pits, produced water ponds, or industrial wastewater lagoons
• Remote dredge operation in H2S or contaminated environments
• Dewatering experience (geotextile bags, dewatering boxes, polymer, shakers, centrifuges)
• Current H2S, OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER 40, SafeLand, or confined space training
• Heavy equipment or excavator operation

Qualified candidates will be asked to demonstrate setup and operation on our equipment before we extend an offer. 

About Us:

4C Resources LLC is a trusted name in resource and environmental services, proudly serving clients across The Woodlands, TX and beyond. Our team is known for delivering high-quality results on complex projects, and our clients keep coming back because of our reliability, expertise, and dedication to excellence. We foster a culture where skilled tradespeople are valued, supported, and given the tools they need to succeed.